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Festival Paella Catering for Midhurst events
Looking for festival paella catering in Midhurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Midhurst?
Festival paella catering in Midhurst, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. For open days and school and charity events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
Around Midhurst, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Midhurst (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Paella compared with other options
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Midhurst
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Midhurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Midhurst stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Midhurst?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Midhurst book us for events such as:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Community events around Midhurst
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Midhurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Midhurst. Midhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Midhurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Midhurst CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about a mile of Midhurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29. Whether your event is on Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Midhurst sits on or near the A272 and A286, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Midhurst includes Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby schools include St Margaret's Convent (under half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Egmont Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What affects the price in Midhurst
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff